1862 January 9 Head Quarters 14th Virginia Regiment Lands End

[letter enclosed with the letter immediately following]

Lt. Col. Noland

Dr Sir; Genl McLaws informs
me by telegram that the enemy were sounding last night
off Merry Point. He wishes this to be made
known to you, and to our Officers on the P. Henry,
and Jamestown. Please let the latter know
of this post.

Very truly Your Obt Servt

D. J. Godwin
Lt. Col Commanding Post.

MSS 6463